Good morning, Clark County! Catch up on some news before you start your day.

Weather: Get ready for a rainy and windy Tuesday. Highs around 50 and lows around 45. Winds from 20 to 30 mph. National Weather Service

Biomass plant: After months of hearings, protests, not to mention a lawsuit, the debate on the proposed biomass project is over. The project itself is over.

Clark County deputy investigation: An internal affairs investigation of a Clark County sheriff's deputy
found that he violated policies on firearms storage and other standards
when his 3-year-old son accidentally shot himself to death.

State budget: On Monday, Gov. Chris Gregoire proposed a temporary half-cent sales tax increase to "buy back" cuts to education, social services and community supervision of ex-offenders. Local Republicans' response: Now is not the time to raise taxes, The Columbian reported.

Tree lighting: Head out to Esther Short Park Friday for the annual community tree lighting. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with live music and a visit from Santa. Free coffee and cocoa courtesy of Starbucks.